[TW01_VCTOB] TAIWAN TOUR – TAICHUNG – KAOHSIUNG – TAIPEI

• 08:30: Guests gather at Tan Son Nhat International Airport to complete check-in procedures for the flight to Taiwan. Estimated flight: JX 712 SGNTPE 1130 1600.
• 16:00: Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport. The local guide and driver welcome the group and transfer to Taichung City.
• Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant.
• Hotel check-in and rest.

Guests freely explore:

• Yizhong Night Market – One of the most vibrant food and shopping destinations in Taichung, popular among young people with hundreds of street food stalls and affordable fashion shops. Located near major universities, the area is lively from afternoon until late at night.
• Complimentary traditional bubble milk tea from a famous long-established Taiwanese brand.

• Morning: Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Then depart for sightseeing:
• Fo Guang Shan Monastery – A magnificent and grand Buddhist complex. Fo Guang Shan is one of the largest Buddhist centers in Taiwan, featuring a towering Buddha statue with a gentle smile against the blue sky.
• Virgo Pineapple Cake DIY Program – Experience making traditional Taiwanese pineapple cakes by hand.
• Lunch: At a local restaurant. Continue sightseeing:
• Chimei Museum – A place where art and history converge. Chimei Museum is considered one of the world’s most valuable museums, featuring impressive collections and unique architecture (Museum ticket included).
• Evening: Complimentary “Taiwanese Hot Pot” dinner. Hotel check-in and rest.

Guests experience:

• Formosa Boulevard MRT Station – Not only a major transportation hub in Kaohsiung but also world-famous for its artistic design, featuring the largest stained-glass dome in the world made from 4,500 colorful glass panels.
• Liuhe Night Market – One of the oldest night markets in Taiwan, offering a wide range of street food, clothing, footwear, and traditional handicrafts.

• Morning: Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to Taipei. En route sightseeing:
• Sun Moon Lake cruise – A fairyland-like landscape that captivates visitors with its poetic beauty.
• Visit and tea tasting of Oolong Tea – Alishan.
• Lunch: Complimentary special meal “Hong Kong-style Steam Hotpot”. Continue sightseeing:
• Wenwu Temple – A temple dedicated to Confucius (Wen Temple) and Guan Gong (Wu Temple), located on the northern shore of Sun Moon Lake, one of Taiwan’s most famous temples.
• Lingzhi Mushroom Specialty Store.
• Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel check-in and rest.

Guests freely explore:

• Ximending Night Market – Formed during the Japanese colonial period, featuring strong Japanese influences. Known as “Taipei Harajuku” or “Taipei Shibuya” with many fashion stores, accessories, cosplay shops, and otaku culture.

• Morning: Breakfast and sightseeing:
• Shifen Old Street – A romantic destination where guests can experience sky lantern releasing. Guests may write wishes on lanterns and release them into the sky (1 lantern per 4 guests).
• Lunch: Complimentary meal “Noodles – Beef Steak”. Continue sightseeing:
• Taipei 101 Tower – The iconic 101-floor skyscraper and pride of Taiwan. Guests may shop freely at world-famous brands here (Observation deck ticket to level 89 not included).
• Visit and learn about Feng Shui culture at the Pixiu Feng Shui Center.
• Evening: Return to hotel and rest.

Guests arrange dinner independently at famous night markets in Taipei – Raohe, Ximending, Shilin.

• Morning: Breakfast and sightseeing:
• Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – Built to commemorate Chiang Kai-shek, one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. Located in the large Liberty Square, it is one of Taipei’s most famous landmarks.
• Duty-free shopping at the Magnetic Jewelry Center.
• Transfer to Taoyuan International Airport for flight JX 713 TPESGN 1440 1715 back to Ho Chi Minh City.
• 17:15: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City. End of tour. Farewell and see you again.

(Note: Sightseeing itinerary may be adjusted depending on actual conditions.)

• Round-trip international airfare with the group.
• Entrance ticket to Chimei Museum – Taiwan.
• Airport taxes, security fees, and fuel surcharge.
• Taiwan visa fee and group entry procedures.
• 3-star hotel accommodation (2 guests/room). Single travelers may share a room with 3 guests.
• Meals as stated in the program.
• Air-conditioned tourist coach throughout the tour.
• All sightseeing tickets as per program and Virgo Kobo Pineapple Cake DIY class.
• Vietnamese-speaking tour guide throughout the tour and professional local guide in Taiwan.
• Travel insurance.

VAT invoice available upon request before departure.

• Passport issuance fees and Vietnam re-entry visa for foreign passport holders.
• Beverages, alcohol, personal phone calls, laundry, excess baggage fees.
• Flight date changes, route changes, seat upgrades, single room surcharge, and personal expenses.
• Vietnam re-entry visa for foreigners (USD 65/person).
• Re-entry visa for Taiwan, China, Korea nationality holders: USD 70/person.
• Middle Eastern nationality guests must notify the operator in advance.
• Unauthorized separation from the group: penalty USD 50/day.
• Tips for tour guide and driver (USD 25/person).

For Lunar New Year departures, tipping fee is USD 35/person.

• Phase 1: Deposit 9,000,000 VND/person upon registration.
• Phase 2: Pay the remaining balance after visa approval.

• Cancellation fees apply depending on cancellation time:
• If canceled after visa approval, the company reserves the right to cancel the issued visa:
• After deposit & more than 22 days before departure: Cancellation fee 2,000,000 VND.
• 15–21 days before departure: 50% of tour price.
• 7–14 days before departure: 70% of tour price.
• Within 7 days before departure: 100% of tour price.

(Cancellation time is calculated on working days, excluding weekends.)

• Cancellation must be notified via fax or email and confirmed by the company. Phone cancellation is not accepted.

Visa rejection cases will receive a 100% deposit refund (except cases of non-cooperation or intentional issues; deposit of 2,000,000 VND will be forfeited).